Global Tensions and Diplomacy: Key Highlights

Recent global events include Russia and Ukraine exchanging prisoners, RFK Jr. ending his presidential campaign to support Trump, escalating Middle East tensions, and a tragic festival stabbing in Germany. Additionally, Ukrainian President Zelenskiy signed anti-Russia laws, and an Italian prosecutor started investigating a yacht sinking involving Mike Lynch.

Russia and Ukraine exchanged 115 prisoners each on Saturday, facilitated by the United Arab Emirates, marking the first such event since Ukraine's attack on Russia's Kursk region on Aug. 6.

U.S. General C.Q. Brown began an unannounced Middle East visit to discuss measures to prevent further escalation amid looming Iranian threats against Israel.

Independent presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. abandoned his campaign to endorse Donald Trump, joining him at a campaign event in Arizona.

German police have detained an individual involved in a stabbing at a Solingen festival, which left three dead and eight wounded.

Hamas officials arrived in Cairo to discuss Gaza ceasefire and hostage talks amid worsening humanitarian conditions reported by the U.N.

A policeman was injured in a terrorist attack involving a car explosion at a synagogue in La Grande-Motte, prompting France to tighten security at Jewish institutions.

Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu is reportedly in a dispute over ceasefire conditions with the Philadelphi Corridor in the Gaza Strip being a key sticking point.

Ukrainian President Zelenskiy signed anti-Russia laws on independence day to facilitate joining the International Criminal Court.

An Italian prosecutor has initiated a manslaughter probe into the deaths of British tech magnate Mike Lynch and others in a yacht sinking off Sicily.

(With inputs from agencies.)